How Green is your Supply Chain?
In today’s world, being green is more important than ever. Here are five key questions that help you decide how green is your supply chain, really.
Green Supply Chain
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Sponsor The Inaugural “Green Supply Chain Award”
Global Green SC Group To Sponsor The Inaugural ‘Green Supply Chain Award’ At The Upcoming Stock Chain Asia Logistics Awards 2007. On behalf of the
Workshops On Green Supply Chain
The green supply chain is becoming increasingly important in the business world. It’s a great way to reduce costs and increase sustainability, making it an attractive option for companies of all sizes.
Important Point On Green Supply Chain : First Step in ESG
For companies looking to reduce their environmental impact and embrace sustainability, a green supply chain is an essential first step. Supply chains are responsible for the majority of greenhouse gas emissions from businesses and make up a large percentage of operational costs.
Benefits Of Global Supply Chain and adds Value?
Benefits Of Global Supply Chain- CEO of Global Supply Chain Consider this, if you are a typical company your imports and exports have grown at
Corporate Social Responsibility In INDIA (Part I Overview)
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Green Supply Chain Carbon Management
Green Supply Chain Carbon Management With emerging regulations on coal emissions, all organizations will be probably affected by Green Supply Chain Carbon Management. Therefore organizations
Better Environment Friendly Supply Chains:
It is generally accepted that environment consciousness is now changing to environmental pro-activeness as organizations are discovering that it makes good commercial sense. Boards are asking
Australia Leads The Way To Globalisation With Triple FTA
About Australia Leads The Way To Globalisation Australia is talking with ministers from Japan, Korea and China to finalise Free Trade Agreements with the trio ahead of Tony Abbott‘s visit to Asia in April. On Wednesday, Japan’s Farm Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and Australia’s Trade and Investment Minister Andrew Robb failed to reach a consensus on tariff elimination. However, they confirmed negotiations would still be underway to
HOW SUPPLY CHAIN 3.0 CAN LEAD TO TANGIBLE BUSINESS BENEFITS
About Supply Chain 3.0 In this series, I will address the second question raised at the start of the previous blog series – “What are the benefits of supply chain 3.0?” Before answering that question, let me go over the three type of responses I generally get when I explain to people that supply chain 3.0 is real.
What Business Executives Can Learn From The Story Of Brazil’s
Business Executives of Brazil’s Soccer In the early 90s, more than two decades since its last World Cup championship title, Brazil hungered for the trophy more than any other country on earth. Yet the scars from its 1950 campaign were still not totally erased. Dubbed as the saddest day in Brazilian soccer history, July 16
Importance of KPI in Supply Chain- Try these tricks!
Importance of KPI In Supply Chain Network I came across the following picture on the blog of Thaku Huni and the thought struck me about a situation I encounter quite frequently: Importance of KPI In Supply Chain If you asked any objective person about the KPIs of the group of six men above – most
Which Business Models Are Now Obsolete in Global SC Group?
Most effective business leaders relish the challenge of answering questions such as the following: Which Business Models are Now Obsolete? Business Models Has The Answer To Everything. 1. Why did Apple sue Samsung while it continues to buy critical parts for its winning products from Samsung?
Are The Global Business Networks Shortening The Success Cycle?
The Global Business Networks are Shortening The first business book that I read was “In Search of Excellence” by Tom Peters and . It was a gushing account by two ex-McKinsey consultants truly in search of excellence among American businesses, and plethora of advise that to my then untutored mind (after all, I was still
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Dell’s Supply Chain Dell has not made as much news as it is making in the last few weeks for nearly a decade. Dell is once again back in the news this week, after opening its books to scrutiny by activist investor Carl Icahn. It has been a rocky road for Dell of late; 2012
The 5-STAR Business Network Interview- TRANSCRIPT
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Key Themes From The Asian Bankers Summit of Supply Chain
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Content – Impact Of Supply Chain Management In Businesses Of Today
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Who Is To Blame For The PC Sales Debacle?
The results are in, and for PC sales they are neither good nor bad – but ugly! The pundits are out to find a scapegoat – and the most convenient scapegoat at the moment is Microsoft. The PC sales Debacle. For example see this report in today’s Wall Street Journal – which hails Microsoft’s mea culpa.
What is Supply Chain Optimisation and How good is it?
What is Supply Chain Optimisation? System demos are tedious things at best. The developers are trying to showcase the best aspects of their baby in best possible light. They have spent months, sometimes years, thinking about and developing functionality. It is really a big ask to show off the usefulness of it all, in half
Life Cycle Management Benefits: Green Supply Chain
How Will Green Supply Chain Be In The Future. Green Supply Chain revolutionizes the company; indeed, throughout supply chain, Green Supply Chain planning enables to minimize the environmental impact of the overall endeavour while still achieving the same results. Everything is the Life Cycle Management:
Benefits Of Green Supply Chain
Following are some of the key benefits of Green supply chains: Positive Impact On Financial Performance Despite ample evidence to the contrary, there persists a myth that going green costs additional expense. Some of the factors responsible for persistence of this myth are inertia, the lack of a systematic approach and an unwillingness to engage
Seasons Greetings To All Our Clients And Supporters in Supply Chain
Seasons Greetings to all our Clients and Supporters
A Revamped Business Model: The Introduction Of Customer Centric
Learn All About Revamped Business Model New challenges need new responses. The common organizational model looks like the generic drainpipe structure, meeting the mammalian need for an ordered hierarchy and flow of power within a business. Most companies have evolved in the last 2 decades and their functioning has become almost entirely customer centric.
Airlines Are Adjusting Their 5-STAR Business Networks To The New Economic Reality
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Ally in Supply Chain Or A Disruption? What Is The Tech Revolution ?
Ally In Supply Chain The digital revolution (aka tech revolution) has changed the way we live, work and play. The boom of software and IT solutions have caused disruption and realignment for businesses. When business intelligence is implemented and used effectively there is a real pay-off.
Supply Chain Optimisation : Why Business Transformations Fail ?
Supply Chain Optimisation / transformation. Optimisation has always been a hot topic for strategists and business transformations executives. Now, as the mantle for leading corporations is moving from strategists to the integrationists and supply chain leaders – optimisation is hotter than ever before.
Industrial Age Tools Vs Information Age Weapons
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Supply Chain Management Software And Systems – Biggest Problems No.1 Poll
Supply Chain Management Software, Executives, managers and businessmen encounter a multitude of problems while deciding, selecting, implementing and using supply chain management software. We have created a poll to stimulate discussion on the most common problems. Please participate in the poll and use comment section to share your experience. Here is the link to the
Why Facebook’s $19 Billion Purchase Of WhatsApp Reminds Me Of NewsCorp Buying Myspace
Facebook and NewsCorp On the face of it, the two companies could not be more widely apart. One is the paragon the new paradigm, while other is an old dying breed! I am, of course, talking about Facebook and NewsCorp. That is what all the pundits will tell you. They will also explain the logic of why News Corp bought MySpace in
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How Will Globalisation Be In The Future. No matter which country you look at today – you see big problems. Emerging problems are currently grappling with massive monetary expansionism triggered by a need to keep currency stability in face of periodic bouts of Quantitative Easings. For example see the article “Rajan Warns of Policy Breakdown as
CEO For Microsoft – Why Satya Nadella Is A Good Choice ?
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A Valuable Lesson in Supply Chain – How To Learn About Everything
A Valuable Lesson in Supply Chain There I was sitting across the desk from the legendary fleet commodore of my company. As a junior officer I could sense the power of the man who had led some of the most daring, and most successful sea voyages of his time.
SUPPLY CHAIN 3.0 IS REAL, AND HERE NOW (Part 3 Of 3)
SUPPLY CHAIN 3.0 In the last entry, I have talked about the first two pillars underpinning Supply Chain 3.0. So, what are the other three key cornerstones? Transaction Optimisation Profitability (TOP) measures the ability to simultaneously minimize the costs, and maximize the revenues on each transaction that a company enters into. Consider this – there are companies today that
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Miles Of Amazon Complexity Network Rivers become amazingly complex in their last few miles. If you have not yet done that try and navigate the Amazon delta from the sea up to the river – it is an enlightening experience. As a former ship’s master, I have had the privilege of navigating up a number
Strategy Is An Easy Game – Especially For The Good Yachtsmen And Navigators
It appears a bit extreme now – but it was very common at time when I was a navigating cadet. Learn More Strategy Is An
What Did Ikea Do When Suppliers Blockaded Its Supply Chain Business
About Supply Chain Business Imagine if you were a small sized furniture seller, and suddenly your suppliers refused to supply furniture to you because they
If Your Supply Chain Company Form Following Its Function?
About Supply Chain Company I was shocked when I heard of the bankruptcy of Hostess Brands Inc. The $2.5 billion maker of Twinkies and Wonder
Asian Banker Summit 2015 – Connecting Finance With Supply Chains
How Will Asian Banker Summit 2015 Be In The Future On 14 – 16 April 2015 in Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong,
Organizational Silos In Supply Chain- Learn From Mistakes
Organizational Silos in Supply Chain Organizational silos are based on the division of labor, on organizing the labor in such a way that each individual
Nokia’s Supply Chain Business – Sheds Iconic phone unit
Nokia’s Supply Chain Business Virtually all its shareholders gave their approval, and with a stroke of pen the Finnish firm that once dominated the global
The 1st Biggest Mistake in Business Transformations Process
Business Transformations Process If I have seen it once, I have seen it a hundred times. A new person is brought in with a clear
The Newest Way To Make Your Business Network Great
The 5-STAR Business Network – Make Your Business Network Great In his book The 5-STAR Business Network (http://bit.ly/5-STARBN), Vivek Sood mentions the concept of synchronicity,
Do Not Topple The Global Economy Mr Trump
The Global Economy Mr Trump I have nothing against you President Trump. I have nothing for you either. But, when I heard of the directive
Supply Chain Business – How Good Is The New Apple Watch Series 4 In Supply Chain Business ?
The new Apple watch (series 4) was just released yesterday, and I was reminded of my previous blog I wrote a few years ago when
How To Get BIG Breakthrough Supply Chain Results In 2019?
BIG Breakthrough Supply Chain Results Start of the year is always a memorable occasion – full of joy and hope. It is also the time
Truth About Supply Chain Security
About Supply Chain Security I know that Supply Chain Security is not the top of mind of anyone. Least of all for people who are
Opportunities For Start-Ups In Supply Chain Security
The Reason Why Everyone Loves Supply Chain Security. People often wonder where the best opportunities for start-ups are. Supply Chain Security space is getting a
The Difficult Choice – How To Make Sure You Get The Best Consultants Supply Chain For Your Project
Startling Statistics Consultants Supply Chain I came across startling statistics which prompted a new line of thinking that I wanted to share – hence this
The Supply Chain Technology – Keeping It On Track
The Supply Chain Technology For Their Competence Impressive things are difficult to forget. And, sometimes difficult to describe in a manner which does full justice
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Very few companies seem to have enough warehousing space. Almost 80% of the companies I have interacted with as part of my projects (and that
What Are Two Major Flaws In Amazon Supply Chain?
Amazon Supply Chain Is So Famous If you asked an Uber driver in Sydney today what is the greatest strength of Amazon – they will
Is Supply Chain Business On Demand in the Wake Of Covid19?
I was asked another very interesting question on Quora by a reader Benjamin Myer. I think the question merited some discussion and attention. Below Is
Why Finding the Right Management Consultants Is Difficult?
Why Finding The Right Management Consultants Is Difficult If you have watched the globally famous TV show, Who wants to be a millionaire? you will
Why Supply Chain Business Transformations (BT) Jobs Differ From Supply Chain Business-As-Usual (BAU) Jobs
Supply Chain Business Transformations Violinists have a different skill set and profile than the violin makers. Sports equipment makers have a different profile than the
Trust Deficit On The Rise In Global Supply Chains Due To COVID-19
There are two reasons why this is not going to be a BIG headline in the mainstream press for at least three months yet (but,
Transportation Optimisation – 3 Basic Dimensions
Transportation optimisation is an important part of a good transportation management system (TMS). Here’s What No One Tells You About Transportation Optimisation. When assessing transportation
Do Not Waste Your Money On Transportation Management System (TMS) Unless You Do This First
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